I became a lawyer and planner 30 years ago as the culmination of my interest in community as a critical but fragile component in the quality of life of a society.
How well we plan and implement those plans in the midst of the interplay of social, economic and political forces will shape the form and greatly determine the function of our communities now and for many years to come. In my work on behalf of clients I strive to combine the ethical requirements of both professions, planning and law.
My goal is to help clients create a more just and...

Brigit S. Barnes is the owner and principal of Brigit S. Barnes & Associates, Inc. Mrs. Barnes graduated cum laude from the University of Santa Clara in 1973 and obtained her J.D. with distinction from McGeorge School of Law in 1985. Mrs. Barnes is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Agency, Business Associations and Contract Awards, and the Corpus Juris Secundum Legal Scholarship Award. Mrs. Barnes is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association – Real Property Section, the State Bar of California, California Business Properties Association – Legislative Committee, and Sacramento Commercial Women in Real Estate –...

My name is Fred Walter. I am a partner in the law firm of Walter & Prince.
My law firm represents California employers, and other states as well, in OSHA compliance issues and "serious & willful misconduct" claims.
I work with employers, general counsel, safety directors, risk managers and human resources administrators defending OSHA citations and developing effective safety programs which answer regulatory mandates.
I am a leader of the firm's crisis management practice, providing clients with legal advice and representation during and after critical events.
I am admitted to practice in all California courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals...

Practicing as a criminal trial attorney since 1987. Handles all serious and violent feloney cases. Has lengthy experience with special circumstance homicides, Three Strike Cases and mental defenses.
Former Captain, Military Intelligence,United States Army Reserve

Margaret Felts serves as the lead technical consultant and expert witness for law firms, regulatory agencies and private entities on energy, environmental and corporate fraud cases, concentrating her practice on behind-the-scene discovery, research and strategy design to support the development of winning cases for regional and national clients. In addition to a successful career in consulting that has spanned over 25 years, Ms Felts also held several industry positions. During the 1990's Felts was recruited to serve as Deputy Director of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), where she reorganized and managed the State Superfund program,...

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